Chapter 3: Haki Transcends All, I Choose the Roger Template l!
As soon as Chen Guodong's voice faded, a dazzling pillar of light shot into the sky from Chen Yu's awakening pod.
The resulting gale swept outward, making it impossible for people to keep their eyes open.
Even so, the crowd squinted, trying to get a look.
They saw that Chen Yu's awakening pod had actually generated four abilities.
Among them, a golden, shimmering phantom of a figure made the other three abilities look dull by comparison.
[F-Rank Talent Ability: Bloodline — Human-Demon Hybrid]
[B-Rank Character: Don Chinjao — Three types of Haki, Hasshoken]
[SSS-Rank Character Template: "Fire Fist" — Gol/Portgas D. Ace — Logia-type: Flame-Flame Fruit]
[F-Rank Character Template: (Suppressed Pirate King ) Gol D. Roger — Three types of Haki, Swordsmanship]
Whoosh!
The observation stands went into an uproar.
"A Character Template! An SSS-Rank Character Template actually appeared!"
"And it's an SSS-Rank Logia ability! It's an ability that has never appeared before!"
"Anyone who isn't blind would choose that one, damn it!"
"The Flame-Flame Fruit! It definitely grants the power to control fire!"
"That's the awakening pod of the Chen family's eldest son?!"
"As expected of the one whose physique and spiritual power are far ahead of everyone else!"
"Holy crap... his spiritual power crushed Jiang Qingye's... can he choose all of them?"
As soon as these words came out, the surroundings instantly froze.
A thought popped into everyone's mind simultaneously—The eldest son of the Chen family has the potential of a Great Emperor!
Inside the VIP box, Chen Guodong clapped his hands happily.
"Good! Heaven is helping my Chen family!"
Beside him, Zhang Li's CPU was about to fry. What is going on?!
He's been eating Seastone for so long, yet it had no effect at all?! Could it be because of that awakening pod?!
Thinking of this, Zhang Li glared spitefully at Chen Yu's awakening pod. That should have been Chen'er's!!
After the spite passed, a wave of palpitation surged in her heart.
She had attempted to harm Chen Yu but failed; if he were to soar to the heavens now, Zhang Li dared not imagine the consequences.
She hid her killing intent deep within her heart.
While the crowd outside had their own thoughts, Chen Yu, inside the awakening pod, couldn't hear the noise at all.
He was in a pitch-black space, and then, in the blink of an eye, a familiar golden phantom filled the entire darkness.
[Please select your Talent Ability]
A message appeared directly in Chen Yu's consciousness, and he instantly understood the current situation.
The four abilities before him were the talents he could choose from.
Chen Yu looked closely, and his face turned black.
"A freaking Bloodline — Human-Demon Hybrid? Do I need to choose that? Wouldn't I just need to chop 'it' off?"
"Chinjao..." Chen Yu remembered he was the 12th leader of the Happo Navy with a pointy head.
"He's said to be a great pirate of the old era, but personally, I think he's overrated."
"His head was punched flat by Garp, and then punched back into a point by Gear 3 Luffy... forget it, forget it."
"Flame-Flame Fruit..." Chen Yu looked at Ace's gentle smile. "Although you are handsome, a dog wouldn't even eat this! Pass!"
Though he said that, Chen Yu was still envious; however, this was a Character Template.
Ace only ever displayed Conqueror's Haki, and never seemed to use the others. Chen Yu worried the template would limit him.
Teacher Kaido's earnest teachings still rang in his ears ' Haki transcends all!'
Play it safe, look again.
"Roger..." He turned his gaze to the final figure. "It seems this world's understanding of Haki is extremely limited."
"They are still on the old patch where Logia types are the coolest."
In his past life, he didn't know much about Roger, but what was certain was that his three types of Haki were absolutely top-tier, along with top-tier swordsmanship.
In this world, the weakness of Devil Fruit users fearing seawater seemed to have been minimized to the lowest point.
Fruit users had a psychological repulsion to seawater, but it didn't make them weak.
To counter Logia users in this world, one either had to use Seastone weapons or cover oneself in water.
Seastone weapons were too expensive and rare. Covering oneself in water greatly reduced combat effectiveness duration.
There was one more option that currently only he knew about—Haki.
"Can't I choose them all?" Chen Yu tried to communicate with the four abilities.
But he clearly felt that, aside from the [Bloodline — Human-Demon Hybrid] trait, the other character templates were rejecting each other.
It was as if they had consciousness and their own pride.
Chen Yu could only choose one.
"Then... it's you!"
Chen Yu reached out and touched the figure with the long mustache and the uninhibited laugh.
Buzz———
Chen Yu's awakening pod suddenly vibrated, overflowing with light under everyone's expectant gazes.
The golden phantom disappeared, returning to the meteorite.
The remaining phantom, representing the "F-Rank Character Template," merged into Chen Yu's body.
[Binding Successful]
[Loading Template...]
[Gol D. Roger Character Template System Loaded Successfully]
[Name] Chen Yu
[Realm] Low-Level Awakener
[Spirit] 1000
[Physique] 1000
[Three Haki Talent: Can easily master three types of Haki, as well as the application of Haki techniques.]
[Swordsmanship Talent: Natural affinity for all types of swords, able to quickly grasp the essence of swordsmanship.]
[Taijutsu (Body Arts) Talent: Body coordination, flexibility, and explosive power far exceed ordinary people. Control over limbs reaches a microscopic level; can quickly master and flexibly apply various techniques.]
[Swordsmanship: Lv1/5, Proficiency: 0/100]
(Current Effect: Mastered Elite Swordsmanship. Next Level Unlock: Become a Steel-Cutting Swordsman / Breath of All Things)
[Sword Skill: Divine Departure (Kamusari)] Locked. Requires mastery of Ryuo (Emission) and Conqueror's Haki Infusion.
[Sword Skill: Ara Mitama] Locked. Conditions unknown.
[Taijutsu - Six Powers (Rokushiki): Lv3/5, Proficiency: 50/100]
(Current Effect: Proficient mastery of the Six Powers. Next Level Unlock: Six Powers Integration.)
[Observation Haki (Kenbunshoku): Lv1/5, Proficiency 0/100] (Unlock Condition: Spirit ≥ 3000, Talent Buff → 1000)
(Current Effect: Sense presence/aura, current range 100 meters. Next Level Unlock: Range 300 meters.)
[Armament Haki (Busoshoku): Lv1/5, Proficiency 0/100] (Unlock Condition: Physique ≥ 3000, Talent Buff → 1000)
(Current Effect: Localized Hardening, enhances attack and defense. Next Level Unlock: Full Body Hardening.)
[Conqueror's Haki (Haoshoku): Not Unlocked]
(Current Effect: None)
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Looking at this panel with all talents maxed out, Chen Yu's heart burned with excitement.
The [Taijutsu - Six Powers] were things he learned at school, but now he had the chance to use the other skills he had only seen in anime!
He was also incredibly fortunate; he started with two types of Haki right off the bat!
Contrary to Chen Yu's thoughts, the outside world was in an uproar.
"?? What is the situation?"
"He chose an F-Rank Character Template? He didn't pick the Logia, but picked an F-Rank?"
"What are the Three Haki? Can they be stronger than a Natural-type fruit ability?!"
"That's not right, his spiritual power is number one in Lan Jiang City, why did he only choose one?"
"Could it be... he chose blindly?"
"Rebellious son! Trash!"
Inside the box, Chen Guodong roared with bloodshot eyes.
"What does he mean by this! What does he mean?!" Chen Guodong's chest heaved violently.
" is there something wrong with his brain?"
Zhang Li rolled her eyes, suppressing the secret delight in her heart, and said with a look of worry,
"Yu'er wouldn't be doing this to take revenge on the Chen family because of the misunderstanding earlier, would he..."
Bang!!
Chen Guodong smashed the table in front of him with a slap. "How dare he?!"
"If he dares to gamble with the Chen family's future just to make a point, I will disown him as a son!" Veins bulged on Chen Guodong's forehead, his knuckles turning white.
"An SSS-Rank Natural-type template! That was the foundation that could let the Chen family sit firmly as one of the three great noble families of Lan Jiang! We could have even become the Number One family!"
"The Flame-Flame Fruit, the power to control fire!"
"And he insisted on choosing an F-Rank that doesn't even have an ability?!"
Zhang Li lowered her eyes, hiding the calculation flashing in their depths, her voice becoming increasingly aggrieved.
"Perhaps... perhaps Yu'er really just doesn't understand these things?"
"After all, he has always been in school, how would he know that the family's power has been declining these years?"
"But once this template is selected, there is no room for change... Our Chen family... I'm afraid the Chen family's future..."
"Rebellious son!" Chen Guodong glared at Chen Yu's awakening pod, his eyes like knives.
"Husband, don't be angry." Zhang Li gently patted Chen Guodong's chest. "We still have Chen'er."
"Chen'er..."
Before she could finish speaking.
BUZZ!!!
Chen Chen's awakening pod erupted with a hum, accompanied by a violent golden light.
Chen Chen's awakening pod directly displayed an ability.
[F-Rank: Vitality Reinforcement]
Seeing this, Zhang Li's face sank. F... F-Rank?!
Did he take three months of Awakening Elixirs for nothing?
Chen Guodong's face also turned pale. He seemed to see the position of Family Head drifting further and further away from him. "How could this be..."
Buzz buzz buzz———
Chen Chen's awakening pod lit up again, with three lights flickering.
[D-Rank: Beginner Swordsmanship Talent]
[C-Rank: Mid-Level Marksmanship Talent]
[SS-Rank Logia: Swamp-Swamp Fruit]
SS-Rank! Natural Type (Logia)!!
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.
Although not as good as Chen Yu's three SSS-Rank templates (that he ignored), an SS-Rank Logia was still a top-tier existence in this Awakening Ceremony.
Joy climbed onto the brows of Chen Guodong and Zhang Li; their faces changed visibly.
The observation stands exploded into noise again.
"Selected by four abilities! And there's an SS-Rank Natural-type fruit ability!"
"Swamp-Swamp Fruit... I don't think I've heard of it..."
"Are there any weak Natural types? The Chen family's second son has taken off!"
"The Chen family is wealthy; Chen Chen probably chugged a lot of Awakening Elixirs!"
Inside the box, Chen Guodong hugged Zhang Li, shouting repeatedly, "Good! Good! Good!"
"As expected of my Chen'er!"
Zhang Li wept tears of joy. "This is great. Chen'er possesses an S-Rank ability. From now on, our Chen family will no longer be constrained by the Li and Jiang families."
"Chen'er can help you... it's really so good." Zhang Li leaned on Chen Guodong's chest and began to weep softly.
Seeing this, Chen Guodong's heart softened. With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for!
As time passed, the ceremony entered its final stages.
Except for Chen Yu and the few others, almost no other ability users appeared afterward.
"This Awakening Ceremony has concluded...May the awakeners who successfully awakened abilities strive to develop their powers, and in the future, contribute to the Alliance and the continuation of the human race."
"Finally, I wish all awakeners excellent performance in the military training one month from now."
"Please exit in an orderly manner."
Chen Yu emerged from the awakening pod, ignoring Chen Chen who was leaning in close.
He hadn't walked more than a few steps when he saw Chen Guodong storming over aggressively.
"Rebellious son!"
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(To be Continued)